Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
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Vaal Hydrogen Hub’s hollow promises
A flagship green hydrogen project is positioned to support industrial development in the Vaal — but there’s no sign of it and little awareness among the communities it is meant…
Middle Eastern tensions could test South Africa’s diversification strategy
Geopolitical instability does not necessarily undermine trade and investments, economic alignment can weather the storm of volatility
Ramokgopa unveils reforms to open up electricity network
Latest reforms to regulations confront challenges to Eskom’s grid monopoly and the potential for private generators to boost competition
Government opens door to private sector to expand electricity transmission lines
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says a pilot project to involve the private sector in electricity transmission will provide the government with fiscal relief
Ramokgopa celebrates 5-year load-shedding milestone, but warns, ‘we are not out of the woods yet’
Ramokgopa said one of the targets for the financial year 2025 was to improve South Africa’s energy availability factor to 70%
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
SCORE: B Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has made notable progress in addressing power cuts and keeping load-shedding at bay for more than six months. His ability to do this was initially…
Eskom not pulling the plug on Johannesburg, says Ramokgopa
The ‘challenges’ being experienced in the metro were no different to those in other municipalities, the minister said
Mega bids v small bids: What is the best independent power producer path?
Each approach has its own strengths and drawbacks, but perhaps a hybrid of the two will serve South Africa best
Environmentalists warn against new nuclear energy expansion after Koeberg’s unit one shutdown
The shutdown has intensified debates over nuclear power, with activists challenging its reliability and cost-effectiveness
Voters will make ActionSA pay for working with ANC, EFF, says mayor Cilliers Brink
The embattled DA mayor of Tshwane said coalition partner ActionSA is also responsible for service failures in the metro.
Eskom’s unaffordable tariff hikes need a review
Massive proposed electricity price increases will leave many South Africans having to choose between buying food or having power
Ramokgopa withdraws ministerial determination paving way for new nuclear build — for now
Opposition groups have hailed the decision as a ‘victory for democracy’
Ramokgopa: Government ‘within touching distance’ of resolving load-shedding
Tutuka, Kendal and Kriel coal-fired power stations have emerged as stars, the electricity and energy minister said.
Ramokgopa: Government to address high electricity tariffs
The electricity and energy minister announced a collaborative effort to bring down high municipal electricity tariffs and alleviate financial pressure on consumers
Eskom won’t ditch coal, delays decommissioning power stations
Chief executive Dan Marokane says coal is important for the country to drive industrialisation